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Joint Finance Committee On Trial
Oral arguments focus on the separation of powers between Wisconsin’s executive and legislative branch as it impacts the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program.
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Oral arguments focus on the separation of powers between Wisconsin’s executive and legislative branch as it impacts the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program.
If Gov. Evers’ lawsuit is successful, the Legislature would be prevented from stalling proposed Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program projects.
Oral arguments in the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program lawsuit center around the balance of legislative power.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Gov. Tony Evers’ lawsuit centered around the Joint Committee on Finance’s authority to stop the spending of funds through the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program.
Gov. Evers alleges ‘committee vetoes’ used to block approved Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program projects are unconstitutional.
The Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program is at the crux of a larger power struggle between Gov. Evers and Republican legislators.
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